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Westhoughton High School headteacher Phil Hart said: “We are deeply sorry to hear about the tragic death of one of our former students.

“Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.”

Fusilier Emery’s commanding officer, Lt Col Jim Taylor, from the Second Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, said: “Fusilier Tony Emery served with B Company, Second Fusiliers, where he was universally popular and much-liked by his peers and his chain of command.

“He will forever be remembered by his regimental family.

“Tony’s life has been tragically cut short and our most sincere sympathies and condolences are with his family and friends. He will be painfully missed by everyone in the Second Fusiliers. He was a committed son, brother, uncle and soldier. Once a Fusilier, always a Fusilier.”

Cllr David Chadwick, who represents Westhoughton South on Bolton Council, said: “I am very sad that around Christmas and New Year, the family find themselves in a situation where a son has died in these circumstances.

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“It must be incredibly difficult for them. I cannot imagine what the grief must be like to lose a son or daughter. I send heartfelt sympathies to the family.”

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Tributes to popular Westhoughton soldier who died in A666 horror crash

Boltonresident2012 says...9:39am Wed 8 Jan 14

Heart goes out to the family - he went on active duty and ends up losing his life at home, not to mention losing another son also in a car crash. Rest in Peace both of you lads.

Heart goes out to the family - he went on active duty and ends up losing his life at home, not to mention losing another son also in a car crash.
Rest in Peace both of you lads.Boltonresident2012

Heart goes out to the family - he went on active duty and ends up losing his life at home, not to mention losing another son also in a car crash. Rest in Peace both of you lads.

Score: 49

Boltonresident2012 says...11:01am Wed 8 Jan 14

Hoping also that Paige gets well soon from those bad injuries.

Hoping also that Paige gets well soon from those bad injuries.Boltonresident2012

Hoping also that Paige gets well soon from those bad injuries.

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mollymalone86 says...11:20am Wed 8 Jan 14

Cannot begin to imagine what his parents are going through after already losing one son in a road accident. RIP

Cannot begin to imagine what his parents are going through after already losing one son in a road accident. RIPmollymalone86

Cannot begin to imagine what his parents are going through after already losing one son in a road accident. RIP

Score: 31

Lisacoote says...12:56pm Wed 8 Jan 14

Such a terrible tragedy to happen after being on duty in those dangerous countries my thoughts are with this young mans family and friends and also hope Paige makes a full and speedy recovery.

Such a terrible tragedy to happen after being on duty in those dangerous countries my thoughts are with this young mans family and friends and also hope Paige makes a full and speedy recovery.Lisacoote

Such a terrible tragedy to happen after being on duty in those dangerous countries my thoughts are with this young mans family and friends and also hope Paige makes a full and speedy recovery.

Score: 24

The Wasp says...1:55pm Wed 8 Jan 14

So unbelievably tragic to lose two of your children in such a sad way. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends and colleagues of the army.

So unbelievably tragic to lose two of your children in such a sad way. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends and colleagues of the army.The Wasp

So unbelievably tragic to lose two of your children in such a sad way. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends and colleagues of the army.

Score: 14

Barbara44 says...1:56pm Wed 8 Jan 14

So so sad for his parents to loose 2 sons in a car accident. How do they start to come to terms with this, my thoughts are with them.

So so sad for his parents to loose 2 sons in a car accident. How do they start to come to terms with this, my thoughts are with them.Barbara44

So so sad for his parents to loose 2 sons in a car accident. How do they start to come to terms with this, my thoughts are with them.

Score: 14

zoomzam says...2:28pm Wed 8 Jan 14

Sincere condolences. What a tragic loss.RIP

Sincere condolences. What a tragic loss.RIPzoomzam

Sincere condolences. What a tragic loss.RIP

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duffbikes says...4:32pm Wed 8 Jan 14

Condolences from a former Lancashire Fusilier, once a fusilier always a fusilier, RIP.

Condolences from a former Lancashire Fusilier, once a fusilier always a fusilier, RIP.duffbikes

Condolences from a former Lancashire Fusilier, once a fusilier always a fusilier, RIP.

Score: 8

wsw69 says...4:35pm Wed 8 Jan 14

Such a sad tragedy. My thoughts and condolences to his parents, family and his girlfriend Paige. Let's hope Paige makes a full recovery.

Such a sad tragedy. My thoughts and condolences to his parents, family and his girlfriend Paige. Let's hope Paige makes a full recovery.wsw69

Such a sad tragedy. My thoughts and condolences to his parents, family and his girlfriend Paige. Let's hope Paige makes a full recovery.

Score: 9

kerrylark says...5:38pm Wed 8 Jan 14

my sincere condolences to his family r.i.p its always the good ones that get taken away from us hoping paige makes a full recovery bless you all at this sad time xxx

my sincere condolences to his family r.i.p its always the good ones that get taken away from us hoping paige makes a full recovery bless you all at this sad time xxxkerrylark

my sincere condolences to his family r.i.p its always the good ones that get taken away from us hoping paige makes a full recovery bless you all at this sad time xxx

Score: 4

mumrahhh says...11:52pm Wed 8 Jan 14

Rip gone to soon

Rip gone to soonmumrahhh

Rip gone to soon

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hunter3062 says...10:14pm Thu 9 Jan 14

R.I.P brother, Once a Fusilier, always a Fusilier.

R.I.P brother, Once a Fusilier, always a Fusilier.hunter3062

R.I.P brother, Once a Fusilier, always a Fusilier.

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Mulla89 says...12:47pm Fri 10 Jan 14

Westhoughton High School headteacher Phil Hart said: “We are deeply sorry to hear about the tragic death of one of our former students. I went to school with this lad he went to st Ethelberts then to mount st Josephs not westhoughton.

Westhoughton High School headteacher Phil Hart said: “We are deeply sorry to hear about the tragic death of one of our former students. I went to school with this lad he went to st Ethelberts then to mount st Josephs not westhoughton.Mulla89

Westhoughton High School headteacher Phil Hart said: “We are deeply sorry to hear about the tragic death of one of our former students. I went to school with this lad he went to st Ethelberts then to mount st Josephs not westhoughton.

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93xKLJ says...2:02pm Sat 11 Jan 14

Miss you loads Tony, still cant believe it, were all staying strong for Paige to make sure she make a speedy recovery! your gone but forever in are hearts! love you my friend RIP Tony xxxxxxxxx

Miss you loads Tony, still cant believe it, were all staying strong for Paige to make sure she make a speedy recovery! your gone but forever in are hearts! love you my friend RIP Tony xxxxxxxxx93xKLJ

Miss you loads Tony, still cant believe it, were all staying strong for Paige to make sure she make a speedy recovery! your gone but forever in are hearts! love you my friend RIP Tony xxxxxxxxx

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